Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala.

10 Sha'ban 144729 January 20260 views

Salvation Lies in Three Things

Question Where does the following statement appear? Sahl ibn ‘Abdillah (rahimahullah) said: “Salvation lies in three things: eating what is lawful, fulfilling the obligatory duties, and following the example of the Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).”

9 Sha'ban 144728 January 20260 views

A Narration Regarding the Soul of a Believer After Death

Question What is the status of the following narration? إذا مات المؤمن دار روحه حول داره شهرا، فینظر إلى خلفه من ماله كيف يقسم ماله، و كيف یؤدى دينه، فإذا تم شهر رد إلى حفرته، فیدور حول قبره حولا وینظر روحه من…

4 Rajab 144724 December 20250 views

The Generous Person is Close to Allah and Jannah

Question What is the status of the following Hadith? السخي قريب من الله قريب من الجنة قريب من الناس بعيد من النار، والبخيل بعيد من الله بعيد من الجنة بعيد من الناس قريب من النار، والجاهل السخي أحب إلى الله عز وجل…

4 Rajab 144724 December 20250 views

Focus on Making Du’a and Leave the Outcome to Allah Ta’ala

Question Kindly provide the reference for the following: ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “I don’t worry about whether my du’a will be answered; I only worry about making the du’a properly. When I am granted the ability to supplicate, the answer…

27 Jumadal Akhirah 144718 December 20250 views

Patience (Sabr) Is a Treasure

Question What is the reference for this statement? “Allah only grants patience to a servant who is noble to Him”

26 Jumadal Akhirah 144717 December 20250 views

Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) on the Etiquette of Hospitality

Question I require a reference for this quotation, please: Imam Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: “When your brother visits you, do not ask him, “Will you eat?” or “Should I bring you something?” Rather, simply bring the food. If he eats, well and…

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144716 December 20250 views

Do Not Let Your Guest Leave Empty Handed

Question Please provide the reference for this: Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used to say: “When your Muslim brother visits you, feed him from the best of what is in your house. And if he is fasting, then apply perfume to him.”

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144716 December 20250 views

Those Who Enjoin Good and Forbid Evil Will Face Harm

Question Hafiz Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) said: “Whoever stands up for truth, commands good, or forbids evil will inevitably be harmed. There is no remedy for this except patience for the sake of Allah.” Can you provide the reference?

21 Jumadal Akhirah 144712 December 20250 views

A Prerequisite for Attaining Piety

Question Kindly provide the reference for this statement: Imam Malik (rahimahullah) said: “A person cannot be upright until he leaves aside what doesn’t concern him. When he does this, Allah is likely to grant him understanding and open his heart.”